Melissa Dahlin, PhD

Early ed enthusiast. Systems thinker. Food, friends, & karaoke are a few of my favorite things. Opinions are my own.

[Melissa Dahlin, PhD @icedlemoncake]

Excited to share this new publication with @ana_auger , who graciously brought me on as a co-author during my doctoral study days. I believe this was the first peer-reviewed paper I ever worked on, so I'm extra glad to see it out in the world!

[Melissa Dahlin, PhD @icedlemoncake]

Thinking about the care my grammy provided for family members & the strong bonds forged during that time as we celebrate Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) Appreciation Week. FFN child care is a vital part of our child care system! #FFNCareIsAlwaysThere @policyequity

[Melissa Dahlin, PhD @icedlemoncake]

Community voice is so critical. I love that this is part of my job! Click on link to learn more about #MIPreK4All

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

Last night we kicked off the first of many community input sessions for Michigan’s #MIPreK4All initiative. We’re honored to be part of bringing community voice to the forefront of policy implementation. #UniversalPreK #ECE #earlycare https://t.co/we9FBiotVf

[Melissa Dahlin, PhD @icedlemoncake]

Love this! #UniversalPreK done right takes strategy, patience, intentionality, and dedicated funding if we want to do right by our infants and toddlers

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

We're standing with you, @NewAmericaEd. The takeaways section for policymakers crafting Pre-K expansion plans contains wise advice! We must stabilize infant and toddler care as part of #universalprek. Thank you @ALoewenberg for this thorough analysis.

[J Children and Media @journalcam.bsky.social @JOCAM_online]

Family stress during the pandemic: Reich, Liu, @nestor_tulagan, Martin, @icedlemoncake, @natashajcabrera examine how 247 Latine 🇺🇸parents coped with increases in financial stress, mental health issues, screen time, parental conflict, & child behavior problems during this time.

[Melissa Dahlin, PhD @icedlemoncake]

We're looking to hire a Senior Policy Analyst. Innovative and impactful work + awesome co-workers = a great place to work 😀 See link below for more info!

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

We're looking for a Senior Policy Analyst to join our team. As a socially conscious organization, we're dedicated to improving the lives of young children by strengthening early childhood systems. Apply by March 10th: https://t.co/ckN92rhfNQ

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

These women are at the forefront of policy change for young children, families and communities: https://t.co/EqvwllaPRL

@HandHeartSoul1 @Treehugger @ARHSSCO #earlychildhoodeducation #equityineducation #blackhistorymonth #YearOfTheECEWorkforce

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

Fifteen early childhood coalitions in New Mexico assessed their early childhood infrastructure and this is what they found… #ECEsystems #ChildCare #EquityinChildCare @UNMCOEHS https://t.co/wn2PW2h4Rw

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

The child care system is so broken that rebuilding it is even on the minds of young people. These students filmed a documentary about the crisis to the question, “what would be your first priority as a member of congress?” This project gives us hope! https://t.co/SczcvKK3zC

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

We’re devising a master plan for 2023 to help improve early childhood systems and programs so they can work better for children, families and #ECE workers. Subscribe to get updates from our team: https://t.co/EMn3gsI0or

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

Are you at #naeycAC? Join us Saturday morning (bright-eyed and bushy-tailed) to hear how Farm to ECE can support NAEYC accreditation and the health of the children in early education programs. Excited to #GrowF2ECE with @farmtoschool @smallbitesclub🥬🍅🥕

[The CAYL Institute @caylinstitute]

Kelly Etter, PhD, VP at @policyequity will join the #CAYLcatalyst panel on December 1, 2022, to discuss the impacts and possibilities of #QRIS .
Click here to register:
https://t.co/Pw4TalUwqE

#earlychildhoodeducation #theCAYLinstitue #ece #equityineducation #CAYLcatalyst

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

Tomorrow is Election Day. Here’s what voters need to know about child care on their way to the polls: https://t.co/m6W1vCmWK7

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

We're excited to host everyone in NOLA to celebrate 6 years of growing Farm to ECE alongside @WK_Kellogg_Fdn and all our state partners. Influencing kids’ taste preferences through equitable connections to locally grown food is our jam! #GrowF2ECE

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

✈️We're heading to New Orleans on Nov. 1-3 for the 7th Farm to ECE convening! Early education leaders will gather to cross-pollinate ideas & #GrowF2ECE. Watch how we take #F2ECE to the next level by following #GrowF2ECE Learn more: https://t.co/Ok4bs01sjj @WK_Kellogg_Fdn

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

We've been thinking about the upcoming midterm elections & what voters need to know about child care before they cast their ballots https://t.co/S8jTKZMEm2 It boils down to the need for high quality accessible #childcare for families & livable wages for early childhood educators.

[The Policy Equity Group @policyequity]

October is #FarmToSchool Month! Child care providers can use these easy tips for including activities like cooking and gardening into existing learning experiences for kids. Find them here https://t.co/0eZq27G0A8 #GrowFarm2ECE @WK_Kellogg_Fdn

[Melissa Dahlin, PhD @icedlemoncake]

@MeganCarolan Yeah, I ended up going with paxlovid because it made me at minimum feel better mentally that it prob wouldn't get worse. Meanwhile, my parents didn't take it and they didn’t get too sick. I think talking w your doctor about what's best for you is a definitely a smart approach.

[Melissa Dahlin, PhD @icedlemoncake]

@MeganCarolan Sending you wishes for continued mild case. I finally got it last week - was in bed for 5 days. I started Paxlovid my 2nd day of symptoms. Text me if you wanna know what experience was like (wasn't bad but I know sometimes it's nice to chat w someone who's taken the med before)

[Melissa Dahlin, PhD @icedlemoncake]

@nicole_scalise @WSUPullman @gbramani @sarnecka1 @scalise_dominic How exciting! Congrats!